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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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I can be a part of...
They delivered my SW tC today
And this is my first time driving manual by myself...
I almost died on the way home from work
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Congratulations.

Now to learn manual, go to a local park or an empty parking lot with someone "cool" who knows stick to help teach you (my favorite aunt taught me when it was my turn). You'll get a very good idea of how to drive a stick after a good hour or so of safe learning.

Expect to have no problems shifting within a week.
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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Congrats on your new tc......welcome to scionlife!!
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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yea, thanks all...
I mean, i know how to drive manual, but everytime ive driven, it was with someone in the passenger seat their coaching me.
I got my first real life lesson tonight trying to merge onto a highway....off a slope
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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Congrats! And be careful while practicing stick. Its usually not a good idea to to practice on a brand spankin new car. Goodluck!
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain tC
Congrats! And be careful while practicing stick. Its usually not a good idea to to practice on a brand spankin new car. Goodluck!
I think itll be a bonding experience for us. We'll both be getting to know each other well as were both new to the experience
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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dude you better practice somewhere else before going on the highway. dont die.
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 03:21 AM
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hey cell,

congrats! im glad to hear you got your car.

excellent choice of color too =)
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 04:12 AM
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I went out with a friend and practiced some tonight. Just trying to get a feel of where the point the clutch and the gas catch. Ive gotten it pretty much, it sjust being able to naturally get it. ya know?
I have however, downshifted at the wrong times and watched my RPMS shoot up and my car make the worst screaming noise ive ever heard. Its cool though, im getting it
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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congrats. I cant wait to post that I've got mine. Just waiting for it to hit PORT!
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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Hooray! Glad to see you decided to go with the SW!
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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New cars are so fun

Congrats
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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congrats!!! mine is almost 6 months old and I swear every now and again when I lean in from the passenger's side I get a whiff of "new-car" smell. mmm...new-car smell...

chris
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